NSAID

noun

ˈen-ˌsed How to pronounce NSAID (audio)
 also  -ˌsād
: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (such as aspirin and ibuprofen)

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Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, internal bleeding, stomach ulcers, and the fatal perforation of the stomach or intestines. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 What Is Ibuprofen? Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Dory Zayas, Parents, 30 July 2024 For the study, ‘multimodal analgesia’ was defined as the administration of an opioid plus at least one other form of pain medication, such as a local anesthetic (epidural or pain patch on the skin), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), intravenous ketamine, or oral gabapentin. New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024 As a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), the active ingredient works by healing the joint from underneath the skin by directly targeting inflammation. Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2024 This might include an over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), like ibuprofen, and a prescription triptan, which can often halt symptoms in under an hour—basically before the drink cart arrives. Julia Ries, SELF, 21 Feb. 2024 Ibuprofen and naproxen are good first-line nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) for mild to moderate acute pain based on effectiveness, adverse effect profile, cost, and over-the-counter availability. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 7 June 2023

Word History

Etymology

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of NSAID was in 1973

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“NSAID.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/NSAID. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

NSAID

noun
ˈen-ˌsed also -ˌsād
: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (as ibuprofen)
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